Cylinders

Rim & Mortise Cylinders

Rim Cylinder

  • Installed with long screws that hold the cylinder in place
  • Tailpiece is a thin length of metal that protrudes from the back of the cylinder, rotating when the key is turned
  • Tailpieces are typically cut to a specific length
  • Rim cylinders typically require more space to operate
  • Rim cylinders are commonly used in conjunction with
    • Keyed pull trims
    • Residential deadbolt locks
    • Exit Control Locks

Mortise Cylinder

  • Installed with a cylinder nut that holds the cylinder in place
  • Tailpiece is typically referred to as a cam which is parallel with the back of the cylinder, rotating when the key is turned
  • There are many different types of tailpieces or cams and ensuring you have the proper cam for your application can be challenging
  • Most commonly used on
    • Keyed lever trims
    • Most keyswitches
    • Cylinder dogging on exit devices

Interchangeable Core Cylinders

SFIC Interchangeable Core Rim Cylinder Housing

SFIC Interchangeable Core Mortise Cylinder Housing

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